YAMAGUCHI, Japan (Interstat) — Renofa Yamaguchi defeated Omiya Ardija 3-2 in a J2 League match on Saturday at Yamaguchi Ishin Park Stadium. Ota Yamamoto scored twice, including the 81st-minute winner, to lead the home side. Kaishin Sekiguchi opened the scoring for Renofa Yamaguchi in the 18th minute. After Omiya Ardija equalized twice, Yamamoto’s late goal secured the victory. Omiya Ardija’s Daigo Furukawa received a yellow card in the 48th minute and a red card in stoppage time. The result gave Renofa Yamaguchi a win in its league opener, while Omiya Ardija began its campaign with a loss.